Beta REV
Real ownership data from 68 UK REV motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common REV problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | major | 10.5% |
| Other | major | 7.5% |
| Suspension | major | 7.5% |
| Electrical | major | 6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.5% |
| Brakes | major | 1.5% |
| Frame and structure | major | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
REV mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 | 242 mi | — | 85.71% |
| 2007 | 15 | 53 mi | 89 | 85% |
| 2006 | 13 | 1 mi | — | 88% |
| 2005 | 12 | — | — | 82.35% |
| 2004 | 8 | 402 mi | — | 100% |
REV questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Beta REV?
Across 68 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (10.5% of all recorded faults), other (7.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Beta REV?
The median Beta REV in the UK has covered 53 miles, and typically rides about 44 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1 and 332 miles.
Is the Beta REV reliable?
88.03% of Beta REV MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 68 Beta REV motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.